1909-11 T206 Pryor McElveen
1909–11 T206 Pryor McElveen
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Pryor McElveen is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Pryor McElveen, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 914 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Pryor McElveen
Born 1881 in Atlanta, GA (d. 1951), Pryor McElveen was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1909 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .209 with 105 hits, 4 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 171 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 22 | 38 | 73 | 143 | 101 | 115 | 78 |
| SGC | 344 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 46 | 94 | 62 | 95 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 350 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal | 40 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| Unknown back | 103 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 240 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 1 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Pryor McElveen card?
The Pryor McElveen is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 914 examples of the Pryor McElveen have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Pryor McElveen come with?
The Pryor McElveen is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Pryor McElveen valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.